Analysis: The Phillies are a proud bunch after winning the World Series against the Rays. However, Brett Myers final game of 2008 was a loss. Myers was 10-13 with a 4.55 ERA. The Phillies are hoping to begin the season with stride because they know that 2009 is a new year. The new additions of the team are Raul Ibanez and pitcher Chan Ho Park. Park will hope to add to the Phillies rotation. The Phillies also have back Chase Utley who was injured in the late of last season. One part of their game that can be fixed is their defense. The Phillies gave up close to 800 runs last season.
The Braves are already taking blows in injuries with three of the four injured are starting pitchers. Derek Lowe was 14-11 with a 3.75 ERA last year. When the Braves played the Phillies in the playoffs, he was 0-1 with a no decision. He has struck out however 147 in 2007 and 2008. Expect him to keep the batters swinging. I say that the Braves are going to win this opener and after today, the Phillies will come down to Earth and win the next two games.
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